The 4th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long

[Gardeningmama]

I am looking for some advice, 16 chicks have hatched. One speific breed has it's legs straight out in front and struggling to walk. I have not seen this before. It is not splay or straddle, as the legs are not out to the side, or maybe it is, and I've not seen it displayed like this before. I am guessing that there was some nutrient missing in mom's diet as it is only this breed that is displaying this behavior.

I have: Taped legs, given baby vitamin drops (no ire) and put them in cups to keep them propped up. Anyone ever seen this before? Any advice?

I have no advice Blarney, but here's a hug and a prayer!!

 

[Shellz]

[COLOR=800080]I have no advice Blarney, but here's a hug and a prayer!![/COLOR]

X2!!!

 

[Jucknath]

#5 is out, 32 to go, most have pipped.

 

[nakanich]

I have one hatched!

5 pipped and 18 still not doing anything yet... Man I hate these last three days! I am so not good at sitting on my hands!

 

[arcountrychick]

We've got some action! One silver laced wyandotte pipped...in the middle of the egg. Just pipped so we'll wait and see how it progresses. So excited!

 

[Shellz]

My first 2 are in the brooder. Silly things are under the paper towel! Will let them be - must need just a bit more warmth.

 

[Shellz]

Ok, starting to worry about one that zipped only halfway around. Keeps pushing up & not getting out. Membrane starting to brown. Should I assist & how exactly? Been like this for about an hour.

 

[texasbirdman]

It's getting noisy at my house!

 

[Shellz]

It's getting noisy at my house!

Ah yeah! Music to my ears!

 

[LFchixranch]

I HAVE A PIP

So if that's the only one that's 20% for first time hatch. Like wolftracks I'd be happy with one